One of two memorials in Nong Khai to those who fell during the rebellion. The memorial carries inscriptions in Thai, Chinese, Laos and English. During the festival, peope come here to pay respect to the fallen.

The Anou Savari Festival is unique to Nong Khai an it is held to celebrate the defeat of "Hau" rebellion. Between 1884 and 1886, rebellious elements to Chinese rule from the Yunnan area swept south through Laos and in to Thailand, raiding as far south as Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima). The invaders were eventually defeated by the Siamese army, led by HRH Kromamune Prachak Silakom, with help from China and Laos.

The festival is the largest street fair in the Nong Khai Calendar. You will find the streets alive with a party atmosphere, full of small stalls selling all kinds of wares such as flowers, toys, clothes, hand crafted furniture and pottery to name a few. Throughout the festival there are also shows, performances and competitions where you can win everything from a bar of soap to a new car! Food and drink also features highly, with a huge variety on offer. There's sure to be something to suit every palate, be it a simple plate of fried frice, or the slightly more adventurous fried scorpions!

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